[Sake]Best Restaurants in Ikebukuro–Takadanobaba & Waseda

1Izumo Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Unagi (Eel), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Now accepting reservations for year-end parties! All-you-can-drink course available ◇ Private rooms available! Smoking allowed! Enjoy with eel skewers!

3.47

471

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available
Menu with photos

Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

2Kabuto

Ikebukuro Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

4.43

Excellent

1270

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
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Non smoking

3SHUN

Ikebukuro Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

[Lunch Counter Exclusive All-You-Can-Eat Starts] Private rooms for 4/6/8 people available - Enjoy "Dreamy High-End Sushi" at an Affordable Price!

3.54

Very good

269

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

4Hakata Ramen Debu Chan Takadanobaba Honten

Takadanobaba Sta. / Ramen, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Dumpling

Just 4 minutes from Takadanobaba Station! Enjoy authentic Hakata ramen crafted with care! Izakaya-style dining is also welcome!

3.71

Very good

990

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

5kanimamiretokyo

Ikebukuro Sta. / Crab, Sushi, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.13

42

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

6Tonkatsu Gyukatsu Aburaya

Ikebukuro Sta. / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Deep-fried foods

3.50

Very good

145

JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2024

7Tonkatsu Hinata

Takadanobaba Sta. / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet)

Notice of Price Revision

3.71

Very good

2290

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Monday, Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

8Ushiwakamaru Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[1-minute walk from Ikebukuro East Exit] Directly operated Yakiniku from a meat wholesaler! All-you-can-eat courses starting from JPY 3000. Private rooms available. Enjoy domestic wagyu at affordable prices!

3.43

412

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

9Soba Osame

Mejiro Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.91

Very good

309

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Monday, Tuesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

10Unagi Mejiro Zorome

Mejiro Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

3.69

Very good

604

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

11Yakiniku Ushigoro Ikebukuro Ten

Higashi Ikebukuro Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe

【Table seats available on 12/11 (Thu)!】Reservations for groups can be made by phone!

3.62

Very good

984

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

12Yakiniku Kuro 5 Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe

Just a 7-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, enjoy a luxurious moment with carefully grilled charcoal BBQ prepared right in front of you by our staff. Private rooms available!

3.55

Very good

341

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Menu with photos

Online reservationCheck availability

13Ikebukuro Sushi Fukuju

Ikebukuro Sta. / Sushi

3.40

195

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

14Kome to Circus Takadanobaba Ten

Takadanobaba Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Nabe (Japanese hot pot), Wild game dishes

"First Time with Game Meat? Leave it to Us!" Carefully selected game meat like bear and deer from all over the country. Enjoy game meat and drinks at this hidden izakaya near the station.

3.45

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